Historical Compliance Records KS

Jewell Company Rwd 1

EPA ID: KS2008907 ยท 959 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Jewell Company Rwd 1 (KS2008907): 2 violations on record since 2021. Jewell Company Rwd 1's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 959 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

959
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jewell Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,875
Median Household Income
1,597
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Jewell Company Rwd 1 have a median household income of $56,875 and about 1,597 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jewell Company Rwd 1's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

93 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kansas

Clay Company Rwd 2
950 people
1 violation
8 violations
City of Benton
946 people
4 violations
0 violations
Lyon Company Rwd 4
980 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Jewell Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2008907) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 959 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0013 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by KS or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Jewell Company Rwd 1 (KS2008907) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jewell Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jewell Company Rwd 1; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Jewell Company Rwd 1 serve?

Jewell Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 959 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kansas.

Where does Jewell Company Rwd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Jewell Company Rwd 1 serve? ▼
Jewell Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 959 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Jewell Company Rwd 1's water source? ▼
Jewell Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jewell Company Rwd 1's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0013 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Jewell Company Rwd 1? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Jewell Company Rwd 1 have a median household income of $56,875 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jewell Company Rwd 1 get its water? ▼
Jewell Company Rwd 1's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jewell Company Rwd 1 (KS): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2008907/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Jewell Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: KS2008907) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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